About This Lens
About Sony 85mm F1.8 PRO REVIEW by Jesse Rinka, Wedding and Portrait Photographer
"The Sony 85mm 1.8 lens is one of my most used lenses whether I’m photographing weddings or portraits. It’s affordable, compact, lightweight, quick to focus and offers pleasing bokeh at wide open apertures. What more do you need in a portrait lens? I love to pair it with either the Sony A9 or A7iii. If you love the 85mm focal length as much as I do, then I highly recommend purchasing this lens. You’ll love the results!"
Portrait-perfect sharpness and bokeh
There's nothing like the sharpness and smooth bokeh of a well-designed mid-range telephoto prime lens for portraiture, and the Sony FE 85mm E Mount Lens is a standout choice. It features a compact, lightweight design for mobility, with high-performance optics and a large F1.8 maximum aperture that deliver outstanding image quality. An excellent second lens for both full-frame and APS-C camera users.
Fine prime-lens performanceED glass for chromatic aberration compensation, a 9-blade circular aperture and carefully controlled spherical aberration contribute to superb sharpness and smooth bokeh.
Mobile and manageableA compact, lightweight (371 g, 13.1 oz) design that is ideally matched to the α7 series offers a great blend of portability and high image quality for portraits, events and more.
Quiet, precise focus drive
A double linear motor system directly drives the lens's focus mechanism without intervening gears for precise, quiet operation that is ideal for movies as well as stills.
Quality build, versatile featuresA customizable focus hold button can be assigned to other functions such as Eye AF, for example, while a wide, responsive focus ring offers improved manual focus comfort and precision. A dust- and moisture-resistant design plus other refinements add up to outstanding quality and photographic versatility.
Reliable in challenging conditionsA sealed dust- and moisture-resistant design provides extra protection and ensures reliable operation in challenging environments. Shoot with confidence in light rain or windy conditions..
Warranty InformationThis product has a limited warranty of 12 months for parts and 3 months for labor.https://www.sony.com/electronics800-942-7669CompatibilityDesigned for use with: Sony A7,Sony a7 II,Sony a7 III,Sony a7 IV andJoin VIP PROEarn 2X Points + Exclusive Perks!Request a CallbackChat one-on-one with an expertSell or Trade your GearGet started in 3 easy stepsKey FeaturesCapture stunning portraits with the Sony FE 85mm lens's beautiful bokeh.Enjoy fast, precise autofocus, ensuring sharp images with this Sony 85mm lens.The f/1.8 aperture excels in low light, perfect for evening photography shoots.Lightweight build at just 13oz, making this 85mm lens ideal for all-day shooting.Expect exceptional image quality with sharpness across the entire frame.Create memorable videos with smooth, quiet focus, thanks to the 85mm lens AF.What's in the box:Sony FE 85mm F1.8 LensALC-F67S 67mm Front Lens CapALC- R1EM Rear Lens Cap for E-Mount LensesALC-SH150 Lens HoodSony 1 Year Limited WarrantyArticles & VideosFAQ: What is a Portrait Lens?How the Sony 85mm Prime Lens Is Changing the Portrait Photography Game10 Must-Have Gifts for the Sony Shooter
- Capture stunning portraits with the Sony FE 85mm lens's beautiful bokeh.
- Enjoy fast, precise autofocus, ensuring sharp images with this Sony 85mm lens.
- The f/1.8 aperture excels in low light, perfect for evening photography shoots.
- Lightweight build at just 13oz, making this 85mm lens ideal for all-day shooting.
- Expect exceptional image quality with sharpness across the entire frame.
- Create memorable videos with smooth, quiet focus, thanks to the 85mm lens AF.
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